Spring Wild Turkey Workshop The Flint River chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its annual Spring Wild Turkey Workshop 1-4 p.m. March 27 at Williams Gun Sight & Outfitters, 7389 Lapeer Rd., Davison Twp. The event is free to all NWTF members and anyone under age 17. The cost is $5 for others. The workshop will... Full story »

The Liberty Tax Service office at Fenton and Hill roads is offering free tax preparation to nurses and health care workers through Saturday. Full story »

Swartz Creek High School is home to a new national championship team. The 13-member Swartz Creek Varsity Pom Team took second place in the National Dance Association Championship in Orlando, Fla. on March 7. Full story »

Market Day is coming back to Mundy Township. The fledgling Farm Market program is being resurrected this spring with help from the University of Michigan-Flint.  Full story »

Township Supervisor Karyn Miller will address the state of the township before the West Flint Business Association on Wednesday. Full story »

A record 28 Swartz Creek High School athletes were honored this month for their academic achievements during the winter semester. It is the largest number of athletes to receive the honor at one time in school history. Full story »

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — Gas prices have quietly crept up nearly 75 cents over the past year. The average price for gas in Flint was $2.71 per gallon at the beginning of last week, according to gasbuddy.com. Surprised? John Webster, 19, of Flint, was. Webster said he hasn’t noticed the slow increase but said it could be worse. “It’s... Full story »

The time has finally come when we no longer take for granted that we can have what we want when we want it. Hallelujah! Full story »

The Shiawassee Arts Center welcomes interested potters and clay artists for an inspirational weekend of learning, sharing, discussing and observing local Master Potter, Jim Reinert. The workshop, which will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28, will include advanced throwing, handbuilding techniques, surface decoration and other demonstrations. The workshop is open to potters of all levels.  Full story »

Genesee County students are making progress compared to their statewide peers, after scoring better on math and reading in the Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests this school year. Full story »

Liberty Tax Service, 5522 Fenton Road at Hill Road, will host a lecture on personal budgeting 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Full story »

Genesee County students scored better on math and reading in the Michigan Educational Assessment Program test than they did a year earlier, according to an Genesee Intermediate School District analysis. Full story »

His resignation letter was in the board packet. The agenda was printed. But on Thursday trustee John Simor said he'd stay after all. Full story »

Candy Seymour throws 300 game Full story »

Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery Visitor Center The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, located just eight miles west of Kalamazoo, is now open for the spring 2010 season. The 7,000 square-foot interpretive center offers visitors a fascinating look at Michigan’s fish and fisheries management programs. Hours of operation for March through May: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to... Full story »